Embassy
Suites Hotels, the Hilton
Worldwide brand of upscale all-suite hotels, announced today the
opening of Embassy
Suites Oklahoma City Downtown/Medical Center. Located in the heart
of the metropolis, this new-build hotel marks the third Embassy Suites
property in the Sooner State. The full service hotel offers 195 two-room
guest suites and over 10,000 square feet of meeting space. Travelers
will find flavors to match any palate at the new on-site restaurant,
E.S. Founders, led by Executive Chef Andrew Black. On April 9th
the hotel will host a Grand Opening Reception and is currently accepting
guest reservations.
Embassy Suites Oklahoma City Downtown/Medical Center is owned by OU
E.Suites, L.L.C. and managed by Prism Hotels & Resorts.
John Rogers, global head, Embassy Suites Hotels said, “We’re excited to
continue our expansion in Oklahoma and to bring our loyal customers
another property with the convenient and unique Embassy features that
they love. The notable amenities at this property validate our
commitment to providing an outstanding customer experience to both
business and leisure travelers during every stay.”
“We are thrilled to bring fresh all-suite guestrooms, beautiful event
space, and a phenomenal dining experience to Oklahoma City,” says
general manager Jim Wheeler, Embassy Suites Oklahoma City
Downtown/Medical Center. “As a locally owned business, it also brings us
great pride to bring over 70 new jobs to the local economy and we look
forward to providing exceptional accommodations to visitors of our great
city, as well as becoming a destination for the community as well.”
The restaurant E.S. Founders is open for lunch and dinner, offering a
selection of American cuisine and local favorites for travelers to
indulge. The extensive menu includes hot and cold options, vegetarian
choices and a kids menu. Additionally, business and leisure travelers
can unwind and relax at The Lounge at E.S. Founders. Open daily for
dinner and offering a full bar, the lounge provides travelers the
perfect place to sip a cocktail or meet up for a fun evening with
friends and colleagues. The dishes at the restaurant are also available
as in-room service for guests between 11:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.
Chef Andrew Black, a native of Jamaica, has global culinary experience
and training from the legendary Ritz in Paris, France. He recently
served as the executive chef at The Skirvin in Oklahoma City and The
Peabody in Memphis, and has won numerous awards, including the Gold
Medal in the Annual Culinary Arts Competition in 1998. In addition to
Chef Black’s appointment, joining the leadership team are Karrie Morgan
as Director of Catering and Bryan Fulton as Assistant General
Manager/Director of Operations. Morgan joins the team after over six
years at the Skirvin Hilton Hotel, and Fulton joins the team with 17
years in hospitality after having spent the past 10 years with John Q
Hammons Hotels and Resorts.
The new hotel features the brand's signature amenities including its
free made-to-order breakfast, a two-hour complimentary Evening
Reception* with snacks and beverages, two-room suites with a separate
living area, private bedroom, two flat-screen high-definition
televisions, a wet bar fitted with a microwave, a mini-fridge and a
coffee maker. The hotel also offers 24-hour fitness and business centers.
Managed by Prism Hotels & Resorts, the 195-suite, six-story hotel is
located at 741 N. Phillips Avenue, near downtown Oklahoma City.
Embassy Suites Oklahoma City Downtown/Medical Center participates in
Hilton HHonors®, the only guest rewards program that allows members to
earn Points & Miles® for the same stay and redeem points for free nights
with no blackout dates at more than 4,250 hotels worldwide. Book by
March 19th and stay by November 5th to receive
double HHonors points.
For more information on booking an event at the hotel, contact Tasha
Houck at tasha.houck@prismhotels.com
or +1 405 239 3900. For more information on Embassy Suites Hotels,
please visit www.embassysuites.com.
For development queries, please visit hiltonworldwide.com/development.
About Embassy Suites Hotels
Embassy Suites Hotels, one of Hilton Worldwide’s twelve market-leading
brands, is dedicated to delivering what matters most to travelers. The
full service, upscale brand offers every guest a two-room suite, free
cooked-to-order breakfast and a nightly two-hour reception with
complimentary drinks* and snacks. Both leisure and business travelers
looking for a relaxed, yet sophisticated, experience will feel right at
home with brand-standard amenities like inviting atriums and
complimentary 24-hour business and fitness centers. Embassy Suites
Hotels has more than 215 hotels with more than 35 in the pipeline. For
more information, visit www.embassysuites.com,
and connect with Embassy Suites at www.embassysuitesmediacenter.com, www.facebook.com/embassysuiteshotels
and www.twitter.com/EmbassySuites.
*Service of alcohol subject to state and local laws. Must be of legal
drinking age.
About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company,
spanning the lodging sector from luxury and full-service hotels and
resorts to extended-stay suites and focused-service hotels. For 95
years, Hilton Worldwide has been dedicated to continuing its tradition
of providing exceptional guest experiences. The company's portfolio of
twelve world-class global brands is comprised of more than 4,300
managed, franchised, owned and leased hotels and timeshare properties,
with more than 715,000 rooms in 94 countries and territories, including
Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels
& Resorts, Canopy by Hilton, Curio - A Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree
by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels,
Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand
Vacations. The company also manages an award-winning customer loyalty
program, Hilton HHonors®. Visit news.hiltonworldwide.com for
more information and connect with Hilton Worldwide at www.facebook.com/hiltonworldwide,
www.twitter.com/hiltonworldwide,
www.youtube.com/hiltonworldwide,
www.flickr.com/hiltonworldwide,
and www.linkedin.com/company/hilton-worldwide.
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